Cambodia Overview: There’s a magic about Cambodia that casts a spell on many who visit this charming yet confounding kingdom. Ascend to the realm of the gods at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, a spectacular fusion of symbolism, symmetry and spirituality. Descend into the hell of Tuol Sleng and come face to face with the Khmer Rouge and its killing machine. Welcome to the conundrum that is Cambodia: a country with a history both inspiring and depressing, an intoxicating place where the future is waiting to be shaped. Just as Angkor is more than its Wat, so too is Cambodia more than its temples. The chaotic yet charismatic capital of Phnom Penh is a hub of political intrigue, economic vitality and intellectual debate. All too often overlooked by hit-and-run tourists ticking off Angkor on a regional tour, the revitalized city of Siem Reap is finally earning plaudits in its own right thanks to a gorgeous riverside location, a cultural renaissance, and a dining and drinking scene to rival the best in the region. The years of fear and loathing are finally over and Angkor is once more the symbol of the nation, drawing pilgrims from across the globe. Peace has come to this beautiful yet blighted land after three decades of war, and the Cambodian people have opened their arms to the world.

Why Cruising in Cambodia: Take an exotic cruise through the tropical greenery of Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong Rivers of Co Chien & Hau in Vietnam and Tonle Bassac in Cambodia to discover the ancient cities, temples and fascinating natural wonders that make Indochina an intriguing holiday destination. The Mekong River rises in the mountains of Tibet, flows through SW China and Burma, marks the border between Thailand and Laos, and meanders through Cambodia and Vietnam where its fertile delta forms the region’s agricultural heartland. The Mekong flows into the Tonle Sap, Cambodia’s great lake. Here, locals live in floating villages and make use of the plentiful fishing or tend the miles of rice paddies, flooded by river water in the summer. At Siem Reap stands the unforgettable temple of Angkor Wat. This pinnacle of ancient Khmer architecture, crowned with soaring towers and decorated with intricate carvings, is one of Asia’s unmissable gems. A Mekong river cruise links some of the great cities of SE Asia. Saigon is a startling culture clash. The heart of Vietnamese trade, modern-day Ho Chi Minh City maintains its charm in the Chinese markets and bustling streets amidst grand French Colonial buildings. Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, is a pleasant riverside city graced with leafy boulevards and dotted with cafés and bars. Visitors are treated to the glorious Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and an unrivalled collection of ancient Khmer art at the National Museum. Click here to see all river cruises depart from Cambodia

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Phnom Penh is the largest city and the capital of Cambodia. In the 1920's, it was known as the "Pearl of Asia". As a newcomer, you will experience some sort of odd energy from the busy bustling streets to the mystery surrounding the pagodas. Phnom Penh is known for its traditional Khmer and French influenced architecture; it is Cambodias wealthiest and most populous city. Pure, calm and clean - the riverside is not far out, and definitely worth visiting.

Siem Reap & Tonle Sap: Siem Reap is situated about 6 km south of Angkor Wat and 10 km in the north east of Tonle Sap Lake - the biggest lake of Southeast Asia and one of the most fish-populated inland waters in the world. Siem Reap has approximately 60.000 inhabitants and developed through the integration of some villages, which were built around numerous Wats (Buddhist temples and monasteries). 

Angkor Wat: Words are just not enough to describe this incredible complex of temples in the deepest, darkest Cambodian jungle. You have to experience it, to believe it.
The temples range in scale from various shapes and sizes of piles of brick rubble scattered through magnificent rice fields towards the intimidating Angkor Wat.
Considered a UNESCO world heritage site, be a part of history in witnessing a lost civilization, still standing ground.